Romance Meets Life |
- Sofia Vergara Dating Joe Manganiello - The Hottest Couple Ever?
- Couple Love - Zac Efron and Michelle Rodriguez Kiss on Italian Vacation
- Klose Sets World Cup Goals Record + Some of The Funniest Memes On #BrazilVsGermany
- Germany Vs Brazil - 5 - 0 at Halftime, Ends 7 - 1 And Germany Proceeds To Finals!
- A Slimmed Down Stella Damasus Debuts New and Sleek Hairstyle
- Nigerian Prostitutes in Italy Reveal How Their Dreams of Freedom Turned To Nightmares
- Couple Love - Zoe Saldana and Marco Perego Married Over a Year
- Serge Ibaka Is The Naked Athlete Selected For ESPN Body Issue Cover [Photos]
- Legal Marijuana Goes on Sale in Seattle and Around Washington State
- Would You Use a Contraceptive Computer Chip That Works For 16 Years?
- Lagos Slum Mechanic Trains and Mentors 3 UK Teens For BBC Reality TV Show
- Beyoncé Might Have New Half-sister As Her Father is Served With Second Paternity Suit
- Family Time - Joseph Yobo Visits Disney World With Wife Adaeze Yobo and Son
- African American Woman Arrested After She Abandons Baby Girl on a New York Subway Platform
- 8 Easy and Everyday Ways to Lose Weight Post Pregnancy
- Calling All Shopaholics, Dubai is Building The Biggest Mall in the World!
- Discount Tuesday - 10% Off Your Baby and Toddler Shopping at Kiddies Treasures Online Store
- Toyin Aimakhu And Niyi Johnson Mark First Anniversary Of Marriage
- Michelle Howard is First Woman and African American Four-Star Admiral in the US Navy
- Scary Tornado Photobombs This Couple's Wedding Photoshoot in Saskatchewan
- Popular Ghanaian Musician Reportedly Dies While Trying to Rescue Drowning Girlfriend
- Washington Post Collects Nigeria's PR Money Then Satirizes President Jonathan's Op-Ed
- Alero Falope Confirms She Left Dino Melaye But Says He Did Not Physically Abuse Her
- Blast From The Past - When Lagos To New York Round Trip Flight Was N17,000
- Photos From Richard Mofe-Damijo 53rd Birthday Celebration With Wife, Bovi and More
- Japheth Omojuwa Proposes to Girlfriend Damilola Ogunleye On Bended Knee
| Sofia Vergara Dating Joe Manganiello - The Hottest Couple Ever? Posted: 08 Jul 2014 08:06 PM PDT  Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara have started dating, according to reports which then say the two are just starting to get acquainted with each other. So maybe they're not? Apparently, the two only met recently at the White House Press Correspondents Dinner in May, and above is the picture of the two of them meeting for the first time. I think this is another couple made in blogger's heaven - most beautiful woman meets hottest bachelor? Who remembers Jennifer Lopez and Maksim Chmerkovskiy, have we heard anything more about that? Anyway, the reports say Joe has had his eyes set on Sofia for a while; "Sofia is Joe's dream girl! He's been smitten with her for years. He's always had a huge crush on her. Things are going well for them so far." Another source admitted that Sofia had no idea that Joe's been a long time admirer, and it is still very new; "It's very, very new. They're having fun and getting to know each other." Some say this romance is new, I say it is probably non-existent. [Image via Getty Images.] | ||||
| Couple Love - Zac Efron and Michelle Rodriguez Kiss on Italian Vacation Posted: 08 Jul 2014 06:05 PM PDT  According to reports, Zac Efron, 26, and Michelle Rodriguez, 35, are now a couple as they vacation in Italy. The two were photographed kissing and cuddling on a yacht last weekend. They "were laughing with their friends, cuddling and playing a lot," says a source who saw them on Sunday. "They looked like a new couple very much in love and excited to be together." The group spent about four hours on the boat, adds the source: "They were climbing, doing flips into the water, taking pictures of each other." Well, fingers crossed for these two, I think they're probably just having fun :)            | ||||
| Klose Sets World Cup Goals Record + Some of The Funniest Memes On #BrazilVsGermany Posted: 08 Jul 2014 04:40 PM PDT  Miroslav Klose of the German National team has become the top goalscorer in World Cup history. The striker is trending after his goals in Germany's semi-final against the Brazil team earlier today. And the memes have started flooding in following the extreme thrashing Germany gave brazil today. Check on some of the funniest below...       | ||||
| Germany Vs Brazil - 5 - 0 at Halftime, Ends 7 - 1 And Germany Proceeds To Finals! Posted: 08 Jul 2014 02:56 PM PDT  Twelve years ago, Ronaldo, Rivaldo & Ronaldinho's Brazil were tearing Germany apart in the 2002 World Cup final - how things have changed! Germany is fairly tearing the host nation apart in this heated semi-final. Where is the Brazil that defeated all the countries in their group? Germany scored the first 5 goals within the first 30 mins of the match. Let's see if Brazil can match that. Brazil has just about 20 mins to salvage any of the goals against them, but I doubt that's going to happen. UPdate - The game has ended 7 - 1 to Germany who will now play at the finals. | ||||
| A Slimmed Down Stella Damasus Debuts New and Sleek Hairstyle Posted: 08 Jul 2014 02:23 PM PDT  Stella Damasus is currently on an acting hiatus from Nollywood and is focusing on some other projects with friend and director Daniel Ademinokan. Stella Damasus is more commonly known to use curly and bigger weaves, but she debuted this sleek look on her social media pages. The actress sure looks great and I think the new hair and makes her look younger. And she made the wig herself too - " I am not perfect yet but working on it seriously. " she said. I think she lost some weight too. Suits her. What's your take?   | ||||
| Nigerian Prostitutes in Italy Reveal How Their Dreams of Freedom Turned To Nightmares Posted: 08 Jul 2014 12:03 PM PDT
The plight of trafficked Nigerian women forced to work in the sex trade has been highlighted by Paris-based photographer Elena Perlino, originally from Italy. These Nigerian women are being trafficked to Italy under the pretence that they will be working as nannies or in factories – but often end up working the streets as prostitutes. She began to notice the presence of young African women working on the streets during her commutes from Turin. She said: 'I decided to start from this surreal vision to tell a story. I have been working on the topic for several years, focusing mainly on the Italian connection.' Perlino reveals that many Nigerian women come to Italy hoping to make enough money from honest work as nannies or factory workers to support their families back home, but are tricked by traffickers into working in the sex trade. Arrests, violence and abuse often follow. Traffickers demand on average more than 50,000 euros (US $60,000) for travel expenses and accommodation, with the women having to work as prostitutes until their debts are paid off. Eighty per cent of women trafficked to Italy come from Benin City, Edo State, in south Nigeria. The photographer explained: 'My work attempts to show a complex phenomenon that crosses Italy from North to South. 'This involves many cities including Turin, Milan, Genoa, Rome, Naples and Palermo and thousands of Nigerian and Italian people.' The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime declared Nigeria among the top eight countries with the highest human trafficking rates in the world.  Nigerian woman Fatima shows the scars on her body due to vicious fighting with collegues working as prostitutes in the outskirts of Acerra  A Nigerian in Italy waits for a client in the countryside during the winter season  A Nigerian cultural mediator offers condoms and psychological support to some of the younger prostitutes working close to Acerra  Nigerian women working as prostitutes in the North area of Turin  Nigerian women in a Catholic shelter for victims of trafficking  A Nigerian woman in a temporary detention centre  Italian police review the documents of a Nigerian woman working as a prostitute  A Nigerian woman, working as a prostitute in the countryside, is taken to a police station because she was found without a passport  A Nigerian called Faith having a blood test at the Amedeo di Savoia Hospital in Turin  This photograph shows a Nigerian woman waiting for a client in the summer season  A Nigerian woman commuting between Turin and Milan on the 4am train | ||||
| Couple Love - Zoe Saldana and Marco Perego Married Over a Year Posted: 08 Jul 2014 11:51 AM PDT  Zoe Saldana surprised many when she announced last year that she had secretly married artist, and long-time friend, Marco Perego in June 2013. Zoe prefers to keep her relationship with Marco out of the limelight and has rarely discussed him in public, except to confirm they tied the knot in England and she is very happy. RML celebrates the couple as they grow in their love and marriage.
 Zoe and Marco Perego had only been dating a few months before they tied the knot, but Zoe apparently realised the relationship was right because it felt so different to what she'd experienced before. "Zoe felt other guys she dated treated her like a trophy and underestimated her," a friend had told Us Weekly magazine. "But Marco treats her as an equal." Another reason the actress is said to value her romance with Marco is because she had to do the running. "She says it was a challenge to win him over!" the insider laughed. | ||||
| Serge Ibaka Is The Naked Athlete Selected For ESPN Body Issue Cover [Photos] Posted: 08 Jul 2014 11:01 AM PDT  Today, the sports magazine finally unveiled its official cover, which has NBA player, Serge Ibaka, who is also currently dating Keri Hilson, showing off what he does best, but this time, naked. Last month, ESPN Magazine trailed their 2014 Body Issue with tennis champion Venus Williams posing nude, here, as she hyped her Wimbledon return. Yesterday, we also saw some more naked athletes. On the ESPN cover, the Congolese-Spanish basketballer bares it all with his athletic body in the air as he aims for a net. In the story, Serge Ibaka spoke about fitness, choosing basketball instead of football, playing basketball in Congo, his past major injury and what drives him. See another picture and read excerpts from his interview below...  On the first moment he played basketball: "It was in the Congo. I think I was like 7 or 8. My mom and dad played basketball too, so my dad was always asking me to come to see him play. So one day one of the guys who was playing with my dad, he said, "Hey, let me teach you something." So he took an empty bottle of water and was using it as a ball and he said, "OK, take one step and do two and then jump — that's all it is." I went back home, and all night I was doing it. All night. That's all I could think about. Even in the bathroom, I'm brushing my teeth and I start doing this. That's where everything started." On his father pushing him to become a basketball player instead of Football: "In Africa, when you're a kid, every kid loves to play soccer, and I loved playing soccer. But my dad didn't want me playing soccer. He would joke, "C'mon, man, you're too tall!" Then he promised me, "If you start playing basketball, I'm going to give you my jersey." That's one of my favorite things from my dad is his old jersey. He played with No. 9, too. That's where I get my number from." On Keri Hilson's reaction on playing while he had an injury: "It was not easy, that game, man. When I came back the first game, I was scared a little bit. My girlfriend was scared; she was thinking I was just going to play because of media pressure. And then my sister tells me, "I can't believe you are trying to play today, and yesterday you couldn't walk!" I said "Listen, whatever happens happens, but I need to be out there with my teammates." | ||||
| Legal Marijuana Goes on Sale in Seattle and Around Washington State Posted: 08 Jul 2014 10:34 AM PDT  SEATTLE – Washington became the second state Tuesday to allow people to buy marijuana legally in the U.S. without a doctor's note as customers eager to be the first to buy pot lined up outside stores. People began purchasing marijuana at 8 a.m. at Bellingham's Top Shelf Cannabis, one of two stores in the city north of Seattle that started selling pot as soon as it was allowed under state regulations. Several dozen people waited outside before the store opened. The first three customers in line were residents of Kansas, in Bellingham for their grandfather's 84th birthday. Sarah Gorton, 24, of Abilene, Kansas, came with her younger brother Robbie, as well as her boyfriend. "It's just a happy coincidence and an opportunity we're not going to have for a long time," said Sarah Gorton, a 24-year-old with dreadlocks and homemade jewelry. "I'm really thrilled to be a part of something that I never thought would happen." The start of legal pot sales in Washington marks a major step that's been 20 months in the making. Washington and Colorado stunned much of the world by voting in November 2012 to legalize marijuana for adults over 21, and to create state-licensed systems for growing, selling and taxing the pot. Sales began in Colorado on Jan. 1. Washington issued its first 24 retail licenses Monday, though not all businesses planned to start selling weed on Tuesday. It's been a bit of a bumpy ride in Washington state, with product shortages expected as growers and sellers scramble to get ready. Pot prices were expected to reach $25 a gram or higher on the first day of sales -- twice what people pay in the state's unregulated medical marijuana dispensaries. That was largely due to the short supply of legally produced pot in the state. Although more than 2,600 people applied to become licensed growers, fewer than 100 have been approved -- and only about a dozen were ready to harvest by early this month. Colorado already had a regulated medical marijuana system, making for a smoother transition when it allowed those dispensaries to start selling to recreational pot shops on Jan. 1. Washington's medical system is unregulated, so officials here were starting from scratch as they immersed themselves in the pot world and tried to come up with regulations that made sense for the industry and the public. The regulations include protocols for testing marijuana, what types of edibles should be allowed, requirements for child-resistant packaging, how much criminal history is too much to get a license, and what types of security systems pot shops and growers should have. Washington law allows the sale of up to an ounce of dried marijuana, 16 ounces of pot-infused solids, 72 ounces of pot-infused liquids or 7 grams of concentrated marijuana, like hashish, to adults over 21. Source - AP | ||||
| Would You Use a Contraceptive Computer Chip That Works For 16 Years? Posted: 08 Jul 2014 10:02 AM PDT  A computer chip contraceptive that can be adjusted using remote control has been developed as an option for women's birth control. When implanted under a woman's skin, the chip will continue to release a small dose of the hormone, levonorgestrel, into her bloodstream daily for 16 years. This will happen every day, but can be stopped at any time by using the wireless remote control. Developed by a company in the US, the project has been backed by Bill Gates, and will be submitted for pre-clinical testing in the US next year - and possibly go on sale by 2018. The device is small enough for size not to be a deterrent, and is "competitively priced" the creators said. Would you use this? Check out the details and some people's reactions below.. Tiny reservoirs of the hormone are stored on a 1.5cm-wide microchip within the device. Read More - BBC Some of the BBC readers on Facebook have been reacting with funny and yet salient comments and questions. Niki Ryan - I can just see the future headlines " my chip was hacked and now I've had triplets" What say ye? Me, I'm open to removing my uterus when I know I'm done, but this device is just too gimmicky for me. Daily remote controls and all that, when did a woman become a TV or home entertainment system? ___ Photo: Microchips | ||||
| Lagos Slum Mechanic Trains and Mentors 3 UK Teens For BBC Reality TV Show Posted: 08 Jul 2014 09:30 AM PDT  The UK's BBC3 has a new reality TV show titled Slum Survivors, which features young jobseekers who can't find work in the UK, and then the show gets them apprenticeships abroad. The series kicks off in Lagos, which according to the BBC is a city obsessed with cars, and so the episode set in Lagos features British teens who want to be mechanics. See photos of the reality show participants below as they fetch water, eat local delicacies, and do the local punishment, 'pick pin'. There's also a video trailer of the complete series. For those who weren't happy with the other BBC show set in a Lagos slum, this is not a good idea. What do you think?    Show Synopsis "After failing to find work in the UK, three individuals in a specific trade are sent to live life in the slums and learn how to work on a whole other level." They embark on a crash course in urban survival in some of the world's biggest slums in various countries including Nigeria, India and Indonesia. The teens in the Lagos episode are 17-year-old Muj who says he has never worked a day in his life, 18-year-old Kayleigh a strong minded girl who hopes to become a mechanic and 19-year-old Sean who is frustrated that after studying for two years and applying for 300 jobs is still unemployed. The teens live, eat, and breathe the life of a typical Lagos roadside garage worker, as well as get their hands dirty for 10 days. | ||||
| Beyoncé Might Have New Half-sister As Her Father is Served With Second Paternity Suit Posted: 08 Jul 2014 08:44 AM PDT  According to court documents filed against Beyonce's 63-year-old father on May 30 by a Houston-area woman, Matthew Knowles may also be the dad of a female child born in 2010. 30 year old lingerie model turned estate agent TaQoya Branscomb filed the courts document on May 30th where she named Matthew Knowles as the father of her 4 year old daughter. Beyonce already has one half-brother she doesn't acknowledge, this means there may be a half sister to add to the list if these claims are true. The woman says she gave birth to the child in 2010 in Harris County, Texas, and is demanding Matthew Knowles takes a DNA test. She is also asking for child support and money for her attorney's fees.
Matthew Knowles faced another paternity suit in 2010, after which he acknowledged that he was father of actress Alexsandra Wright's son. News of the affair with Wright led to his divorce from former wife and Beyonce's mom, Tina Knowles after nearly 30 years of marriage. In February 2013, Knowles was ordered to pay Wright $12,000 a month, but that figure was recently reduced to $2,485 a month by a judge after Beyonce's father claimed his income had dwindled in recent years. This has led to Wright and her little having to move out of their house [see pictures]. | ||||
| Family Time - Joseph Yobo Visits Disney World With Wife Adaeze Yobo and Son Posted: 08 Jul 2014 02:52 PM PDT  Joseph and Adaeze Yobo have taken their four year old son on a trip to Disneyland, Orlando in the US and the little boy and his parents are having the time of their life. It seems that after being separated during the world cup, players for the different national teams are re-uniting with their loved ones and spending quality time together. [see Mario Balotelli and Fiancee]     | ||||
| African American Woman Arrested After She Abandons Baby Girl on a New York Subway Platform Posted: 08 Jul 2014 07:59 AM PDT  New York City Police have found and arrested an African American woman who was seen abandoning a baby girl on a subway platform they told NY Daily News. Witnesses saw the African-American woman, believed to be in her 20s or 30s, pushing a stroller out of a northbound 1 train at Columbus Circle at about 11:50am. The woman then darted back on the train just before the doors shut, leaving the approximately 7-month-old baby girl on her own. Surveillance footage released by the NYPD shows the woman entering the subway with the baby in the stroller earlier in the day.  A 33-year-old bystander stayed with the baby for 20 minutes, waiting for the woman to return.When no one came to claim the child, the witness contacted police. How can someone abandon this lovely baby, and in such an unsafe place as a subway platform? What happened to orphanages? I want to believe it is not the baby's mother that did this, but it is so wicked. Many women are seeking for babies and this woman is treating this God's gift with such carelessness. | ||||
| 8 Easy and Everyday Ways to Lose Weight Post Pregnancy Posted: 08 Jul 2014 07:05 AM PDT  By Kristy Jones Most women gain extra weight during pregnancy. Weight gain during pregnancy is as a result of hormonal action. During pregnancy, the body releases hCG hormone which leads to a change in normal metabolism and nutrition. After birth the action of hCG stops and all that remains is extra weight that needs to be shed. Losing weight after pregnancy is possible and all that one requires is determination, persistence and self-discipline. The following are 8 easy ways to lose post pregnancy weight. 1. Eating healthy - Taking a healthy diet is the first step towards losing post pregnancy weight. A healthy diet should contain all the food components in the right proportions. - Avoid eating junky foods and skipping meals. Instead focus on eating a balanced diet that will nourish your body well and help in recovering the energy loosed during child birth. A healthy diet is also good for the new born since you will be able to produce quality milk. 2. Do simple exercises - Exercising is the next big secret towards shedding of extra weight after pregnancy. Focusing on simpler exercises is encouraged in order to avoid exhaustion and stress that could affect milk production and your general health. - Some of simpler exercises that you can try out include sit ups, lifting your baby up, dancing and walking among others. 3. Prepare yourself psychologically - A lot of women fear gaining extra weight after pregnancy. This fat phobia can lead to stress and opting for weight losing alternatives that may not yield any results. - The only way that you can prepare yourself psychologically is by furnishing your mind with the required facts about post pregnancy weight loss. This will help you understand what is happening to your body and how to best take care of yourself. Finding books written on this topic, visiting a specialist and searching the internet for related information will be helpful. 4. Be determined and remain consistent - Losing post pregnancy weight starts with yourself, avoid stuffing your mind with myths and misconceptions. Staying focused and determined will help you attain your goal at the end. - One should come up with a desired weight goal and different ways of attaining that goal. The next thing is then to stick to your goals and staying focused. Consistency to exercises, dieting and other weight losing plans will definitely yield the required results at the end. 5. Stay hydrated - Taking a lot of water will help in regulating appetite and ensuring that you don't add extra calories. One should take water frequently and also eat food that has high water content which include; fruits and vegetables. - Water contains zero calories and will ensure that your stomach remains full hence reducing the urge to eat when not necessary. Water should be your favorite drink during post pregnancy weigh loses period. 6. Get adequate rest and nursing before resuming normal routine - Many people are not aware that nursing after child birth can lead to weight loss. Nursing burns off excess calories and help your body reshape back to normal. - Nursing will also avoid any stress build up and give you adequate time to plan ahead and arrive at the best decision. 7. Consider breast feeding - Breast feeding is not only good for the baby but is also an alternative to losing post pregnancy weight. - Breast feeding leads to burning of calories, helps in shrinkage of the uterus and leads to production of prolactin; a relaxation hormone. 8. Team up with those around you - Seek for necessary help from those around you in order to achieve the desired results. Take part actively in team work with other family members instead of just sitting indoors and watching television. - One can also team up with loved ones in strolling or teaming up with other women with similar goals. Post pregnancy weight is easy with the above 8 ways. To obtain perfect results, one should use more than one weight loss alternative. Stay healthy during this period by enrolling for EHIC medical cover. This will help safeguard your health and that of new born baby by allowing you to access affordable medical services. ____ Kristy Jones lives in Liverpool and is an avid writer and blogger. Her areas of interest are food, reviews (Book/Movie), Travel, Fashion, Lifestyle and Fitness. She works as a guest blogger on her chosen areas of interest and currently writes on behalf of European Health Card | ||||
| Calling All Shopaholics, Dubai is Building The Biggest Mall in the World! Posted: 08 Jul 2014 08:11 AM PDT  The world's first temperature-controlled city, Mall of the World, will house the biggest mall in the world and it will be located in Dubai. Occupying a total area of 48 million sq. ft., the project will comprise the largest indoor theme park in the world, which will be covered by a glass dome that will be open during the winter months. The project, with an area of 8 million sq. ft., will take the form of an extended retail street network, different to the typical shopping mall concept currently available in Dubai. Additional districts within the project will include a wellness dedicated zone catering to medical tourists, a cultural celebration district as well as a wide range of hospitality options comprising 20,000 hotel rooms catering to all types of tourists. Once completed, the City is projected to become a year-round destination, welcoming around 180 million visitors annually. Summer temperatures in Dubai are routinely well above 100F, and so the climate control is a necessity The Mall of the World is to be located along Shaikh Zayed Road. But in its conceptualization, the project – which will be managed by Dubai Holding - will be nothing less than a city-within-a-city and also include 100 hotels Additionally, the covered city will have health resorts, theaters, a Celebration Street modeled on the Ramblas Boulevard in Barcelona, and the "retail streets network" will stretch over 4.5 miles.       Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum — the monarch of Dubai and prime minister of The United Arab Emirates — describes his vision for The Mall of the World: Our ambitions are higher than having seasonal tourism. Tourism is key driver of our economy and we aim to make the UAE an attractive destination all year long. This is why we will start working on providing pleasant temperature-controlled environments during the summer months. All I can say is WOW! They plan for the complex to be ready for an expo holding in 2020. | ||||
| Discount Tuesday - 10% Off Your Baby and Toddler Shopping at Kiddies Treasures Online Store Posted: 08 Jul 2014 06:03 AM PDT  The Kiddies Treasures online store is a one stop shop for all newborn, baby and toddler needs that promises to meet your needs with fabulous products at incredible prices, with convenient shopping and quick delivery to your preferred location in Nigeria. Say bye-bye to those days of sighing through the aisles of a supermarket or rowdy markets with your huge baby bump or your kicking and screaming toddlers. Their brand new online store; www.kiddiestreasures.com is now open and taking orders. You can place your orders and have them delivered to your doorstep. For the launch and because they see their customers as special, KT is providing a 10 percent off gift voucher for all your baby and toddler needs. Put in code ; LMUMS10 and your discount will be added at check out. Kiddies Treasure provides a wide range of high quality baby and toddler essential items such as clothing, accessories, feeding tools and toys to expecting and new mothers at competitive prices; with the added ease of shopping from the convenience of your home or office! Name the brand and they've got it: Fisher Price, Bright Starts, Vtech, Lamaze, Tommee tippee, Avent, Mothercare and many more. What's more, for the expecting mum there are Baby and Mum packages with a convenient listing of newborn babies' needs. There's something for everyone on the KT online store whether you're a new mum looking for guidance on what to get, a veteran mum just shopping for your Hospital List. They also cover a wide budget range with our Silver, Gold and Platinum packages! And if you're just breezing by, check out the KT blog packed with tips and tricks on how to be that "I don't know how she does it" kind of mum. It's all for the love of the little ones. If you spend N20,000; we'll deliver for free and you can win up to 5% off! Check out their Facebook page - www.facebook.com/kiddiestreasures, and twitter handle @kdtreasures. It's all for the love of the little ones. _____ Discount Tuesday will be bringing you opportunities for free or discounted products you will definitely appreciate. If you're a business owner and want to be featured, please email Myne. See email address on the right sidebar. | ||||
| Toyin Aimakhu And Niyi Johnson Mark First Anniversary Of Marriage Posted: 08 Jul 2014 03:57 PM PDT  It's been a year since Toyin Aimakhu and her handsome husband Niyi Johnson got married. The couple tied the knot at the Ikoyi registry on July 8 2013 [see pictures]. To celebrate the 1st anniversary of their marriage, the pretty actress took to social media to send out a sweet message to her husband. "Just like yesterday hmmm God I tank u for the journey so far,oko mi Adeniyi happy wedding anniversary and thanks for changing my negativity into positivity." Happy wedding anniversary to one of our favorite couples! | ||||
| Michelle Howard is First Woman and African American Four-Star Admiral in the US Navy Posted: 08 Jul 2014 05:04 AM PDT  ADMIRAL MICHELLE HOWARD is the very first woman in the 239 years history of the US Navy to reach the rank of a Four-Star Admiral. And she's an African American. Admiral Howard has faced critics who say she was promoted for political reasons rather than merit, a notion that both Mabus and Greenert were quick to dismiss in their remarks. "Michelle has put in a tremendous career," Greenert said. "Thirty-two years of mainstream, at-sea, tough tours. Michelle came up through the amphibious expeditionary warfare arena and came into [Washington] and did the hard jobs that needed to be done. And so she is definitely ready to assume this position, there is no question in my mind." A 1982 Naval Academy graduate, Howard has achieved many firsts in her career. She was the first black woman to command a ship — the amphibious dock landing ship Rushmore in 1999 — and went on to command Amphibious Squadron 7 and later Expeditionary Strike Group 2. At a Tuesday ceremony marking her promotion to four-star and her assuming duties as the Navy's number two officer, Howard thanked her family and her fellow officers in front of a crowd of about 100 for their support over the years. During her speech she reflected on the shared history of the Fourth of July weekend, saying that sailors embody the spirit of independence forged then and thanked sailors for the privilege to lead them. "If you don't believe today was a first, when I called to order four-star shoulder boards for women, they didn't exist. A special contract was let, and you folks are seeing the first set in the history of the United States Navy," Howard said. Congratulations Admiral Howard!!! | ||||
| Scary Tornado Photobombs This Couple's Wedding Photoshoot in Saskatchewan Posted: 08 Jul 2014 04:06 AM PDT  This will be a most memorable wedding for the photographer, and also for this Canadian couple. A story they will forever tell anyone who sees their wedding photos. The couple were posing for photos on their wedding day this past Saturday when a tornado suddenly appeared right behind them, far enough that they were safe, yet close enough to provide the perfect photobomb opportunity. Saskatchewan photographer Colleen Niska was taking the newlyweds' pictures on a gravel road that she often uses for her shoots when the tornado made its appearance in the dark skies behind them. The photographer commented on Facebook: I've dreamed about a day like this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Could NOT wait to post these! Pretty sure this will only happen once in my lifetime! Needless to say, the images have gone viral. I find them amazing but also a bit scary, certainly unforgettable! What do you think is the best thing or worst thing to photobomb YOUR wedding? Remember the Dinosaurs at the Wedding? Click here!   | ||||
| Popular Ghanaian Musician Reportedly Dies While Trying to Rescue Drowning Girlfriend Posted: 08 Jul 2014 03:03 AM PDT  Popular Ghanaian Hiplife musician, Castro (aka Theophilus Tagoe) is reported to have drowned over the weekend in the Aqua safari beach while trying to rescue his girlfriend, according to Ghana web. Reports say Castro, his girlfriend and a close friend (who is also a footballer for the Black Stars), Asamoah Gyan, had gone to Ada on a weekend rendezvous. The trio went jet-skiing and the unfortunate incident happened – Castro's girlfriend fell into the river.
In a bid to save her, Castro dived into the ocean but ended up drowning with her at Aqua safari beach. Castro's body and his girlfriend's are yet to be found but his ski has been found. Asamoah Gyan owns Baby Jet Promotions which is the label Castro works under. They have been friends for over 10 years. Castro hails from Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana. He was born in 1982 to Lydia Tagoe, a trader, and Mr Coffie, an accountant, at the Takoradi Harbour. Before he launched his debut album in 2003, he had featured on hip-life group 4×4 hit track, "sikletele" which officially introduced him into the local music scene. What he tried to do was a brave thing. I hope their bodies are found soon. And may their souls rest in peace. | ||||
| Washington Post Collects Nigeria's PR Money Then Satirizes President Jonathan's Op-Ed Posted: 08 Jul 2014 02:03 AM PDT  Last week, I posted [here] an Op-ed by President Goodluck Jonathan which originally appeared in the Washington Post under the title - Nothing is more important than bringing home Nigeria's missing girls. Today, that newspaper proved that the article was a paid-for PR piece when a member of their own editorial team wrote a rebuttal to Jonathan. Karen Attiah slammed the president with a satirized version of his own puff-piece which contained hard-hitting facts of ways in which his administration have missed the mark in dinding the missing girls. There was also the revelation that the Nigeria government is paying a US PR company $100,000 monthly to launder their image internationally. What a shame! What Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan should have written | ||||
| Alero Falope Confirms She Left Dino Melaye But Says He Did Not Physically Abuse Her Posted: 08 Jul 2014 01:09 AM PDT  Alero Falope granted an interview yesterday to clear the air on recent events concerning her marriage to Dino Melaye and her conversation with his ex-wife. While she confirmed that she has left her matrimonial home, Alero totally denied that it was due to physical abuse. Explaining the leaked chats between her and Tokunbo Fabiyi, Dino Melaye's ex-wife, to SDK, Alero said: Yes, Stella I exchanged SMS with Tokunbo but I only did that because I thought it would remain between us and besides I needed to connect with someone who might understand where I was coming from. | ||||
| Blast From The Past - When Lagos To New York Round Trip Flight Was N17,000 Posted: 08 Jul 2014 12:03 AM PDT  A friend shared this on Nigeria Airways newspaper advert from the early 80s on FB and a commenter added his own reminiscence - Them good ol' days. I still remember paying N1,040 as airfare for Nigeria Airways to and fro London from Lagos in 1980 (British Caledonian then was N1, 240). Reminiscence. do you think inflation accounts for the high price now, more than 10X what it used to be, or the general decline of the economy is to blame? Is Nigeria Airways still working now BTW? | ||||
| Photos From Richard Mofe-Damijo 53rd Birthday Celebration With Wife, Bovi and More Posted: 07 Jul 2014 11:03 PM PDT
Richard Mofe-Damijo celebrated his 53rd birthday with close friends and family members over the weekend. His wife was there as were a number of celebrities including Yinka Davies, Bovi, Azuka Oguejiofor, Chico Ejiro, Teju Babyface and so many more. See more photos from the intimate gathering below. Here's to wishing RMD many more years.       | ||||
| Japheth Omojuwa Proposes to Girlfriend Damilola Ogunleye On Bended Knee Posted: 07 Jul 2014 10:02 PM PDT  Japheth Omojuwa proposed to his girlfriend Damilola Ogunleye at a small dinner with friends last night. The new couple have been friends for a while and he was waiting for her graduation to pop the question. The usually serious social media strategist and political blogger, turned mushy and romantic as he got on one bended knee to ask Damilola to please accept his ring. The ring was specially made by Rebecca Noff who explained that it was an 18K White gold with diamonds and sapphires. Of course, Dami said YES! The proposal was witnessed by a handful of their friends in Abuja including Abdulkadir Abubakar, Miss Augie, Mercy Abang and Shehu Ashaka. Congrats to the couple! See more pics below...          |
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